Do we live in a cause effect world

Rick, the determinist asserts absolutely C&A in effect at all times everywhere

Rick, the determinist asserts absolutely C&A in effect at all times everywhere>>

True, but do they actually believe it, accept it as a fact of life.

“What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is WHAT WE DO.”
John Ruskin (1819 - 1900)

Some do but nonetheless act as if if they don't

Some do but nonetheless act as if if they don't >>

What most don't like about cause and effect is that there is no free will, just endless links of happenings that can't be predicted or controlled.

Exactly so, Rick

Exactly so, Rick >>

I've known for years that I was just an observer of happenings in the world with no way to make a difference, that my power to make things happen stopped at the ends of my fingers, that all I could do was watch, wait, and hope.

How about you, when did you see the light?

Thanks Rick but not sure I have

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How about you, when did you see the light?

Thanks Rick but not sure I have >>

Seeing the light isn't all peaches and cream. You still have to keep up the same old BS with your family and friends. Go along to get along, and all you get out of it is nothing, only the quiet, fleeting satisfaction that you are smarter than them.

“What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is WHAT WE DO.” John Ruskin (1819 - 1900)

Uh, Rick, not sure about that either